28 Feb 1801

Russia
  • The original facilities which would later become the Kirov Factory was established in Sankt Peterburg in northern Russia by the decree of Emperor Paul I for the construction of cannon balls. ww2dbase [Leningrad Kirov Factory | Sankt Peterburg | CPC]

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